Question

Q.I   Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:                     (1/2x4=2 marks)


 The Chinese proverb that without rice even the cleverest woman can not cook is true for innumerable Indians too.Eating simply the boiled rice is world's most basic important type of food. This grain is available in myraid of varities over the world.An average 100 gm serving of rice has only about 0.4 gram of fat. Infact, the serving has no more than 100 calories.It is easy to digest.White or brown ? unpolished brown rice may not be as popular as white one but it is good source of providing starch and fibre.Brown rice is rich in Vitamin B , Vitamin E and also minerals like manganese and selenium and which make it more nutritious than white rice varities. Diabetics patients who choose rice daily can prefer brown rice after checking with their doctors.


Attempt the following question on the basis of the passage you have read and choose from the alternative option given:-


(i) 100 gm of serving rice has not more than _______ calories in it:-

100

10

.001

1000


(ii) What does brown rice contain :-

Vitamin A and B

Vitamin B and C

Vitamin B and E

Vitamin B and D


(iii) Which proverb says that 'without rice,even the cleverest woman cannot cook' :-

Japanese

German

French

Chinese


(iv) Is it safe for the ________ patient to have rice daily and to choose brown rice in their diet :-

diabetic

blood pressure

paralytic

rheumatic

​

Answer 1

Answers :

1. (a) 100
2. (c) Vitamin B and E
3. (a) Chinese
4. (a) Diabetic